Plot-
Based on a true story. Nate Parker plays Nat Turner- a literate slave and preacher who, after witnessing countless acts of brutality against his fellow slaves, orchestrates an uprising.
Pros:
•Powerful performances by all, especially Nate Parker and Aja Naomi King.
•Beautiful cinematography. Loved the hazy look to the movie.
•This is one of those movies that I think everyone should see but you'll only watch it once. It's VERY brutal but in a different way than 12 Years a Slave. 12 Years a Slave showed you everything whereas this shows you some things, but will cut away and show the aftermath. Which honestly is just as devastating.
•Musical score.
Cons:
•A few rough spots with the editing and writing. Although considering this is Nate Parker's directorial debut I think he did a great job.
•They rushed through the uprising way too fast. It was the most important part and you'd think they'd want to spend more time with it.
•Angel scenes
•While I love the music, it was overwhelming in some scenes.
My Rating: 8.5/10
Good review!
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